DEESIDE College’s Hospitality and Food Manufacturing Academy hosted an event for local businesses operating within the industry.

The event proved an excellent opportunity for delegates to network before enjoying presentations highlighting the support available for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and larger businesses in the region.

Deeside College partnerships manager (employer engagement) Robert Walford presented on the grants available to businesses and their employees and the Welsh Assembly Government’s Pro-Act and Re-Act schemes which aim to get people back into work.

Flintshire County Council’s David Evans and Adrian Barsby showed delegates how SMEs can realise the potential of the Tourism Mentor Scheme.

Chairman of Flintshire’s Tourism Association John Les Thomas highlighted the advantages to businesses of membership to the association.

For more information on how Deeside College can help your business, please contact the Employer Engagement Department on 01244 834545.